Frankenstein: Characters (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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How long did Victor work to infuse life into an inanimate body?
How long did Victor work to infuse life into an inanimate body?
Nearly two years
What does Victor's desire to create life show he wanted to do?
What does Victor's desire to create life show he wanted to do?
Play God
What does Victor warn is dangerous to acquire without moral consideration?
What does Victor warn is dangerous to acquire without moral consideration?
Knowledge
Complete the Monster's quote: 'I am malicious because I am ___.'
Complete the Monster's quote: 'I am malicious because I am ___.'
Miserable
To whom does the Monster compare himself, referencing being a 'fallen angel'?
To whom does the Monster compare himself, referencing being a 'fallen angel'?
Adam and Satan
What does Shelley suggest about how monsters are created?
What does Shelley suggest about how monsters are created?
They are made, not born
How is Elizabeth described in relation to Victorian ideals?
How is Elizabeth described in relation to Victorian ideals?
Ideal Victorian woman
What does Elizabeth represent in contrast to Victor's character?
What does Elizabeth represent in contrast to Victor's character?
Light and warmth vs cold obsession
How is Henry Clerval described as being formed?
How is Henry Clerval described as being formed?
In the 'very poetry of nature'
What ideals does Henry Clerval represent that contrast with Victor?
What ideals does Henry Clerval represent that contrast with Victor?
Romantic ideals
What does Walton say he has sought in others?
What does Walton say he has sought in others?
Someone to sympathise with and love him
What does Walton's decision to turn back from his expedition show?
What does Walton's decision to turn back from his expedition show?
He values human life over ambition
What does Alphonse Frankenstein represent in the novel?
What does Alphonse Frankenstein represent in the novel?
Reason and importance of family
What does Justine's false confession demonstrate?
What does Justine's false confession demonstrate?
Pressure to conform to expectations
What does William's death represent in the narrative?
What does William's death represent in the narrative?
A turning point